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Figure 1. Radio Service Software Program TreeSABER Radio Service SoftwareSquelchVCO Mod.Ref. Mod.Battery Save EnableMAIN MENU PRINTHELPMainCursorPos
PORT: An electrical connection on a computer used to communicate withother devices, such as a radio, modem, or a printer.PROGRAM: 1) A set of computer
SYSTEM: A trunking term used to define a specific repeater site via an ID,and individual ID, the control channel frequencies, the connecttones, failso
INDEXA PageAbout This Guide...
E PageError Messages (Appendix 1)...67Extraction of
M PageMAIN Menu ...7MA
S PageSave Function ...42Sav
NOTES100
NOTES101
C. How To Read The ScreensEvery action of the Radio Service Software is controlled through the use of formatted screendisplays and the function keys
The Screen Message Display Area is in the upper right area of the screen and is further dividedinto two sections as follows:• Instruction Messages :
E. The MAIN MenuThe MAIN Menu (Figure 3) is the top level of the program tree as previously shown in Figure 1.The Radio Service Software provides fiv
After making a selection via the function keys, you will be directed to similar sub-menus and/ordata entry screens. From any point in the program, yo
III. HARDWARE INSTALLATIONA. Host Computer And Options RequiredThe following section provides the hardware and software requirements needed to run th
B. Optional Hardware RequirementsAdditional hardware will be required if it is necessary to read, program, or align a SABER radio.The following sect
1. Shut off your computer system before connecting anything to it.2.Connect one end of the RS-232 cable to the IBM PC (the cable is marked to show
IV. SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONA. How To Install The SoftwareThe Radio Service Software is shipped to you on either two 5 1/4" floppy disks (labeledPR
Hard Disk Installation ProcedureIf you are using a hard drive system, use the installation program on Diskette 1 to install theRSS properly on your ha
FOREWORDThe SABER Radio Service Software has been updated (R07.01.00) to include the following newfeatures and capabilities:1. Removal of Advanced Sta
After typing in SABER, the first screen that will come up on your computer is shown below:Now continue to Section IV-B to complete the configuration p
B. How To Configure The Software For Your ComputerThe first time the Radio Service Software is installed on a floppy disk system or the hard disksyst
F3 - PC Configuration: Drives, Paths, Ports, etc...PC Configuration is important in running the SABER Radio Service Software. When F3 isselected, t
3. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Asynchronous Communications Serial PortCOM 1 or COM 2.4. To complete the PC computer configuration, press F8 t
In order to configure your screen coloring, first set the monitor type: COLOR or B & W (blackand white). Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to toggle b
V. THE HELP SCREENHelp is available from the MAIN menu and any sub-menu with the F1 function key. The HELPfunction gives specific help regarding the
VI. SERVICING THE RADIOAll radio alignment procedures are accessed from the SERVICE menu. A radio must beconnected to your computer via a RIB and ca
Once you are ready to begin the alignment process, select the SERVICE function (F2) in theMAIN menu. Once selected, the system will bring up the scre
B. Align Radio ParametersIf you selected the ALIGN RADIO function in the SERVICE screen, the system will display thescreens shown in Figures 10a and
Each parameter can be adjusted one of three ways:The UP arrow key will increase the parameter value. The DOWN arrow key will decrease theparameter v
TABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD...inside front coverCOMPUTER SOF
2. Power LevelFour different power levels can be adjusted in the SABER radio - the low, medium, high, andspecial power levels. (Each channel in the
3. Low Battery ThresholdLow Battery Threshold determines at what voltage level the LED will blink to indicate that thebattery voltage has fallen below
Other values for the Battery Save Squelch level may be selected with the RSS. The squelchvalues can range from $00 to $0F where $00 is the minimum sq
7. DTMF Dial DelayThis parameter controls the DTMF pretime. Its value ranges from $00 to $FF in steps of 1.To see the effect of the change, the radio
(b) Before proceeding, you must have previously aligned the VCO and ReferenceModulation. If you have not done this yet, press ESC to return to the S
11. MICROPHONE GAIN This parameter is used when sending out the voice signal. There are 4 different values fromwhich you can choose : -3 dB, 0 dB (def
C. Align Channel ParametersIn order to align the channel level parameters, squelch, VCO Modulation, Reference Modulation,and Battery Save Enable, sele
F5 Print screen - This function key will print out everything shown on the screen.F6 Copy all To all - This function key will copy EVERY alignment par
2. VCO and Reference Modulation AlignmentWhen adjusting deviation, two separate adjustments are required - one for VCO modulationand the other for REF
(p) Adjust the REFERENCE Modulation value by using the DOWN arrow key. Repeat thestep above until DEV 2 = DEV 1.3. Battery Save EnableBattery Save E
C. Align Channel Parameters ...301. Squelch...
The only function key here that needs to be explained is PRINT SCREEN (F5) which willprint out a hard copy of the screen shown.Each parameter can be a
2. Scan Receive Response TimeAfter a message is received while scanning, a programmable time interval (0 to 60 secondsin 1 second steps) will be in ef
4. Scan Priority SquelchThis value corresponds roughly to the squelch values which are 'aligned' using the alignchannel window of the Radio
VII. GET/SAVE/PROGRAM CODEPLUG DATA FROM/TO DISK/CODEPLUG This chapter deals with all reading and writing to the radio, and loading and saving to
A. The READ function The READ function will read the radio codeplug data from the radio and generate an RSSPC file. In order to read the codeplug,
B. The WRITE function The WRITE function is used to program the radio, using the current radio personality data.The radio personality data may have
Figure 15. Write Data to RadioWhen programming is complete, the RSS will revert to the "READ/PROGRAM" menu, theradio will automatically rese
Next, you will align the radio using the functions provided in the "SERVICE/ALIGNMENT"menus. While you are aligning the radio, the alignment
C. The LOAD/SAVE/DELETE functionsThe LOAD/SAVE functions are used to transfer codeplug data from an archive file into yourcomputer's memory in o
Figure 17. Save RPF DisplayGet/Save/Program Codeplug Data 43 MOTOROLA Radio Service Software SABER Model Ver. R05.00.
LIST OF FIGURESFIGURE TITLE PAGE1 Radio Service Software Program Tree ...42 Screen Display Fo
VIII. CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW RADIO PERSONALITYThis chapter will take you through the screen sequences necessary to change, create, or view aradio person
F2: VIEW Radio PersonalityBy selecting the VIEW function, the program brings up the screen shown below. This screendisplays important information abou
A. F3: CREATE Radio Personality FileBy selecting the CREATE function, the program will automatically bring up the first screen ofthe create process w
The Model Number field selects the specific model. The legend at the right of the screenwill change as you scroll through the model types and display
B. Radio Feature Options Depending on the radio model that was selected (SABER I, II, or III) via the CREATE RPFscreen, you will see one of three diff
The basic keyboard functions can be used on this screen, see Section VIII-F.In order to select/deselect an option use the F2 function key which acts a
50 Change/Create/View Radio PersonalityH852 6D Master Option SABER I, II, IIIZero Audio EnableQuik- Call II H701- Individual CallH702- 4 Tone Group Ca
Function Key Descriptions:F5 Update MDC ID - This function allows you to edit the MDC Unit ID without having todeselect and re-select all options invo
Figure 23. Quik- Call II H701 Parameters ScreenFigure 24. Quik- Call II H702 Parameters Screen MOTOROLA Radio Service Software SABER
Figure 25. Quik- Call II H703 Parameters ScreenFigure 26. Multiple Repeater Access Codes Screen MOTOROLA Radio Service Software SABER
ACRONYMS and ABBREVIATIONSASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange. COM 1 & COM 2: The logical names of the two serial ports avai
To Create or Modify any Channel Information, return to the CREATE menu using F10 andaccess the Channel Information menu (F5). Recall that selecting t
All keyboard commands can be found in Section II-D. with specific keyboard functionsexplained below:UP/DN arrow keys will scroll through each channel
Quik-Call II Valid Entries are 'Y' and 'N'.This field will be displayed ifH701/H702/H703 is selected. RX PL and Quik-Call II arein
Tx Inhibit Valid entries are 'Y' and 'N'. This field is always displayed ifthe 8D Master option is selected. Rx PL must be enabled
F3 Enter Zone - This function moves the cursor to the field labeled "Zone." If you havezone display names, you may enter them here. Use t
The list of all possible data displayed on the channel information includes:T = Time Out TimerM = MDC ID EnabledR = Emergency Revert ChannelC = Chann
D. Auto Dial / Access and Hangup CodesIn order to access the Auto Dial menu, Option H368 must have been selected in the RadioFeature Options Screen.
Function Key Descriptions:F3 Add Entry - The Add entry function key will re-prompt you for a new autodial entryand return the cursor to Telephone # .
F. Format Scan ListsThe Format Scan List menu is only available for a Scan Capable radio. This option allowsyou to define your scan lists, priority c
While scanning, all non-priority channels have equal status. That is, once activity isdetected on a non-priority channel, the scanning of other non-p
I. INTRODUCTIONA. About This GuideThe SABER portable radio contains a new generation of advanced integrated circuits with all rfand signalling para
G. Format Selectable PLThe Format Selectable PL screen shown in Figure 32 will only come up if option H649 isselected in the Radio Options Screen. Th
IX. PRINT RADIO PERSONALITYThe PRINT function is used to produce permanent records of codeplug configurations. A printeris required and should be co
Function Key Descriptions:F2 Print Channel Information Form - This function creates a hard copy of theinformation entered in the Channel Information
APPENDIX - 1. ERROR MESSAGESIn the SABER display radio models, the radios will display error messages under two conditions.1. When the radio is turned
04 - external EEPROM checksum error. This means that the data in the external EEPROMcould be corrupted or the checksum value itself could be wrong.
APPENDIX - 2. KEYBOARD COMMANDSAll Radio Service Software keyboard commands are summarized in this section. The F1 HELPfunction also provides keyboar
APPENDIX - 3. How To Format A DiskA disk must be prepared or initialized to a specific recording format before your computer's diskoperating sys
APPENDIX - 4. SABER ModelsThere are numerous versions of models for the SABER radio. The three basic models are theSABER I, SABER II, and SABER III.
APPENDIX - 5. Options List and DefinitionsH251 - 60 Second TOTThis option will limit the transmitting period to 60 seconds. The radio will automati
Failure to include this option when using an intrinsically safe battery is characterized by apremature indication of a low-battery condition. For SAB
• GET/SAVE/PROGRAM codeplug data from/to disk/codeplug is used to read codeplugdata from disk or a radio and/or program/save the modified codeplug da
H770 - Pretime Delay - 300msPretime delay is the period of time for which the radio waits before sending out MDC signallingdata. Standard pretime
H256 - Two Zone OperationSelecting this option will allow two zones on a SABER IE. Data for two zones can be entered inthe channel information scree
H273 - Operator Selectable ScanSelecting this option will allow you to enter or modify a unique scan list, using the keypad on theradio, without the
Designated Transmit ModeThis option will force you to transmit on a specific channel anytime the PTT is pressed whilescanning regardless of what state
H400 - Secure Voice Slaved to a ModeIf a channel is strapped coded, the radio will transmit in accordance to its strapping. An invalidswitch positi
Zero Audio EnableThe Zero Audio Enable option mutes the radio when the volume is set below a certain user-specified value. Selecting this option pops
H702 - Two-Tone Group CallTo select this option you must select the Quik-Call II option. This option can offer Individual calltogether with Two Tone
H707 - 1 Tone Singletone via PTT ButtonWhen selecting this option a pop-up window is displayed and you are asked to enter a frequencyfor single tone1.
Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 600Selecting this option allows you to treat the RAT switches as MDC (600) repeater accessdevices. The radio can
Limited Patience Timer (Polite Emergency)When selecting this option, you will be prompted for a value between 1 and 255 seconds. Inbetween Polite Emer
II. GETTING STARTEDA. How This Manual Is OrganizedThis section called GETTING STARTED, describes how to hook up the radio to your computerand how to
DOS Mute TimerDOS (Data Operated Squelch) is the radio's ability to mute the audio while examining the MDCdata packet that precedes many transmis
APPENDIX - 6. Quik-Call II Frequencies and CodesTable 1: Motorola SystemFREQUENCY CODE FREQUENCY CODE FREQUENCY CODE0288.5 138 0562.3 GB 1034.7
Table 2: General Electric SystemFREQUENCY CODE FREQUENCY CODE457.5 44 832.5 22472.5 43
Table 3: Plectron SystemFREQUENCY CODE FREQUENCY CODE307.8 P40 871.0 P8321.4 P41
Table 4: Federal SystemFREQUENCY CODE 643.0 F1 692.0 F2 749.0 F3810.0 F4877.0 F5949.0
APPENDIX - 7. SQUELCH CODESAppendix - 7. Squelch Codes 89XZ - 67.0WZ - 69.3XA - 71.9WA - 74.4XB - 77.0WB - 79.7YZ - 82.5YB - 88.5ZZ - 91.5ZA - 94.8ZB
GLOSSARYARCHIVE: To save a copy of the radio codeplug data, either by printing it or saving it on magnetic media.ARROW KEYS: The cursor movement keys
CURSOR: The flashing marker used to indicate the current position on thedisplay screen.DATABASE: An organized file containing records on related data.
EEPROM: An acronym for Electrically Eraseable Programmable Read OnlyMemory. EEPROM's are used for radio codeplugs as a permanentstorage medium
MEMORY: Electronic devices (RAM's) used by the computer for temporarilystoring information that can be extracted when needed. Theinformation is l
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